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A mixed lot of three medals, including a Baden Civil Merit Medal, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II of Baden, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), the obverse engraver marked “RM” for Rudolf Mayer, measuring 38.10 mm in diameter, weighing 29.5 grams, in near extremely fine condition; a Württemberg Silver Merit Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Karl, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “DEM VERDIENST” (“TO MERIT”), unmarked, measuring 27.93 mm in diameter, weighing 11.7 grams, with tarnishing evident, in near extremely fine condition, and; a Hesse War Honour Decoration in Bronze, constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse bearing a crowned monogram of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “KRIES-EHREN-ZEICHEN” (“WAR HONOUR DECORATION”), unmarked, measuring 24.91 mm in diameter, weighing 6.8 grams (inclusive of ribbon), with most of the bronze finish lost, in very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133529641237,"sku":"G52066","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc4426_129.jpg?v=1692905476"},{"product_id":"hesse-darmstadt-grand-duchy-a-rare-miniature-field-honour-decoration-in-gold-m0537-1rl1","title":"Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Rare Miniature Field Honour Decoration In Gold","description":"(Felddienstzeichen 1840 Miniatur in Gold). Instituted 14 June 1840 by Grand Duke Ludwig II. (1840-1966 issue). Constructed of 14k Gold, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a central wreathed monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig II, situated above an inscription of “GESTIFTET AM 14. JUNI 1840” (“INSTITUTED ON THE 14TH OF JUNE 1840”), the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FÜR TREUEN DIENSTE IM KRIEGE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN WAR”), unmarked, measuring 12.26 mm in diameter, weighing 1.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135357571349,"sku":"M0537-1.RL1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc0245_533_1.jpg?v=1692909621"},{"product_id":"hesse-grand-duchy-a-medal-bar-for-bravery-and-merit-m0076-107","title":"Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Medal Bar for Bravery and Merit","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdensschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). A Hesse medal bar featuring two decorations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A General Honour Decoration, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”), unmarked, measuring 33.25 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A War Merit Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST” (“FOR WAR MERIT”), unmarked, measuring 33.37 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth suspended from a 75 mm-long trapezoidal magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and maroon wool reverse liner, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46220191236373,"sku":"M0076-107","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC8946.jpg?v=1695391670"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-lot-of-six-service-awards-g56684","title":"Germany, Imperial. 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Constructed of copper, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, suspended on a swivel crown and ring from its period original ribbon, with crossed swords on the 12 o’clock arm, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized belt and buckle, bearing the inscription of “Merenti” (Merit) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a stylized belt and buckle bearing the institution date of “1866” with arabesques, unmarked, measuring 42.3 mm (w) x 64 mm (l) including its crown suspension, with patina from age and wear, in near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Braunschweig War Merit Cross, II Class. (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). Instituted October 23rd 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a Cross Pattée, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, the obverse bearing the central raised monogram of Duke Ernst August, flanked by clusters of oak leaves, topped by a royal crown, and situated above a date of “1914”, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “Für Verdienst im Kriege (For Merit In War) in capital lettering, unmarked, measuring 30.4 mm (w) x 30.4 mm (l), weighing 11.23 grams, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A Hesse-Darmstadt Nursing Service Cross. (Dienstehrenzeichen für Krankenpflege). Instituted April 18th 1891. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of zink, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its incorrect period original ribbon, consisting of a Gothic Cross Pattée, the obverse with a central inscription of “Für Pflege der Soldaten 1914” (For the Care of Soldiers 1914), the reverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III with the inscription of “Den 25. August 1870” (The 25th of August 1870), measuring 43.6 mm (w) x 48.4 mm (l), weighing 11.93 grams, the ring for suspension previously repaired\/replaced, in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. An Oldenburg War Veterans Association Honour Cross, Second Class. (Ehrenkreuz 2. Klasse Oldenburger Landeskriegerverband). Instituted 1919. (1919-1934 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, with a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its incorrect period original ribbon, the obverse with a circular central medallion with the crowned cypher of Grand Duke Peter Friedrich Ludwig, the reverse with a similar applique depicting the coat of arms of Oldenburg and inscribed “Oldenburger Landes Kriegerverband” (Oldenburg War Veterans Association) in the arms of the cross, unmarked, measuring 40.3 mm (w) x 40.2 mm (l), weighing 14.19 grams, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. An Anhalt Friedrich Cross. (Friedrich Kreuz). Instituted December 12 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a Cross Pattée, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its period original combatants ribbon, the obverse inscribed with the cypher of Friedrich, with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross, the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriege” (For Merit in War) in capital lettering, unmarked, measuring 37.4 mm (w) x 37.6 mm (l), weighing 15.19 grams, in better than very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. A Baden War Merit Cross. (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). Instituted September 9th 1916. (1916-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded zink, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with a laurel wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the reverse with the Baden coat of arms, unmarked, measuring 37.2 mm (w) x 37.2 mm (l), weighing 10.76 grams, the ring for suspension previously repaired\/replaced, in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47912093876501,"sku":"G56684","price":221.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC2496.jpg?v=1705676557"},{"product_id":"hesse-kassel-electorate-a-campaign-merit-medal-for-combatants-g58068","title":"Hesse-Kassel, Electorate. A Campaign Merit Medal for Combatants","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eKriegsdenkmünze 1814-1815 für Kämpfer\u003c\/em\u003e). Instituted 14 March 1821 by Prince Elector Wilhelm II. (1821 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised monogram of Prince Elector Wilhelm II, situated above an inscription of “SEINEN TAPFERN HESSEN” (“TO HIS BRAVE HESSIANS”) and a date of “1821”, the reverse bearing a raised Cross Pattée bearing central dates “1814-1815”, circumscribed by an inscription of “\"GOTT BRACH DES FEINDES MACHT UND HESSEN WARD BEFREIT\" (“GOD BROUGHT HIS MIGHTIEST POWER AND HESSE WAS FREED”), unmarked, measuring 28.92 mm in diameter, weighing 15.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating moderate softening of features throughout, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48501622800661,"sku":"G58068","price":187.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC1004_45b0e337-333b-4898-9ccb-46dfa71c4e39.jpg?v=1724700632"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-germany-german-states-hesse-merit-honour-medals.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}